Important Message From the Hogettes- Imposter Hogette

[Huly]

The Hogettes asked me to post this for them. The imposter is from NY and you need to be wary of him if you see him at the stadium etc. He claims to be NY's only Hogette.

"It has come to our attention that an individual is representing himself to be a Hogette. Please be aware that 'HOGETTES' is a Registered Trademark and the Hogette likeness is COPYWRITED. He is currently in violation of both federal and state statutes. We have requested that he immediately remove any likeness of himself as a 'Hogette' from any public or private forum. Likewise, we have requested that he remove any reference to himself as a 'Hogette', representing himself as a 'Hogette' or in any manner alluding to himself as a 'Hogette' or representing the 'Hogettes'.

We have a very stringent set of rules and guidelines on who can become a Hogette and we monitor all of our members to insure that inappropriate action does not occur. We are very disturbed that someone would portray us in a negative manner and try to insure that this does not happen. However, from time to time we find it necessary to protect our Trademark and Copyright.

If you feel that you have been approached by an impostor or become aware of a potential impostor, please contact us immediately at:

hogettes.org or hogettes.net

Thanks you

Hail to the Redskins

The HOGETTES"

[rtandler]

A friend of mine was in a group tailgating before the Rams game and the fake Hogette approached the group. He obviously had been drinking and he made inappropriate comments to some of the ladies in the group.

Definitely a bad apple and doing some damage to the name.

Update: I posted this on my blog, too, to help get the word out.

[Huly]

Originally Posted by rtandler

A friend of mine was in a group tailgating before the Rams game and the fake Hogette approached the group. He obviously had been drinking and he made inappropriate comments to some of the ladies in the group.

Definitely a bad apple and doing some damage to the name.

They have received multiple complaints about this guy and the reason you stated above is why this message needs to get out there. They are concerned for the fans that might come into contact with him as he is inappropriate and could be dangerous.

[Dan T.]

Fair enough. But isn't the whole wearing a dress and hog nose thing pretty much played out? I know those guys are great fans and do a lot of charity stuff. But I'm torn on this. On one hand, they're keeping a tradition alive. But the last of the Hogs stopped playing 15 years ago. It's as if the Funky Four did their thing for 22 years.

But, they are great fans. More power to 'em. And since they've established that identity, they can't let some New York drunkard tarnish it.

Every day I have to fight the cynicism creeping in...

[Huly]

For those on Facebook, you might want to remove him as a friend. I removed him last night. He is Stephette Hogette. I met him at the HOF game. I figured he was a fake but he seemed nice at HOF but I was so busy I did not get a lot of interaction with him. If need be I can post a photo of him as I have one from the HOF game.

[Dan T.]

Originally Posted by Huly

For those on Facebook, you might want to remove him as a friend. I removed him last night. He is Stephette Hogette. I met him at the HOF game. I figured he was a fake but he seemed nice at HOF but I was so busy I did not get a lot of interaction with him. If need be I can post a photo of him as I have one from the HOF game.

Do post, so we know who we're talking about...

[Huly]

Originally Posted by Dan T.

Fair enough. But isn't the whole wearing a dress and hog nose thing pretty much played out? I know those guys are great fans and do a lot of charity stuff. But I'm torn on this. On one hand, they're keeping a tradition alive. But the last of the Hogs stopped playing 15 years ago. It's as if the Funky Four did their thing for 22 years.

But, they are great fans. More power to 'em. And since they've established that identity, they can't let some New York drunkard tarnish it.

It is not just the fact he is dressing like them but he is pretending to be them and he is a danger to fans at the stadium. They are using their copyright to get him to stop and then hopefully fans will not go up to him thinking he is a Hogette.

[Dan T.]

Originally Posted by Huly

It is not just the fact he is dressing like them but he is pretending to be them and he is a danger to fans at the stadium. They are using their copyright to get him to stop and then hopefully fans will not go up to him thinking he is a Hogette.

Agree. It's the prudent thing to do. I do have respect for those guys, because they are obviously die hard fans and as I recall they do a lot of community outreach type stuff.

[Huly]

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[Skelly Skin]

If I may play Devil's advocate for a moment..

It seems like the "real" Hogette's need to drop the elitist attitude and move on. It's a dress and a nose. I understand that they have a positive image among fans and media, but for them to feel like they are the ONLY ones who can portray such an image is a little annoying to me. The "impostor" at least has good intentions, doesn't he? I mean, it's not like he's really a Giants fan making a mockery of the Hogette's, right? They should feel honored that their image is being used by others.. imitation is the greatest form of flattery.

[Dan T.]

He is scary looking. John Wayne Gacy scary.

[Fan since a Fetus]

Originally Posted by rtandler

A friend of mine was in a group tailgating before the Rams game and the fake Hogette approached the group. He obviously had been drinking and he made inappropriate comments to some of the ladies in the group.

I thought I saw him there also, but did not notice anything negative going on.

[Rob Mexico]

Wow that guy is scary looking. It actually might be part hog. YIKES

[Huly]

Originally Posted by Skelly Skin

If I may play Devil's advocate for a moment..

It seems like the "real" Hogette's need to drop the elitist attitude and move on. It's a dress and a nose. I understand that they have a positive image among fans and media, but for them to feel like they are the ONLY ones who can portray such an image is a little annoying to me. The "impostor" at least has good intentions, doesn't he? I mean, it's not like he's really a Giants fan making a mockery of the Hogette's, right? They should feel honored that their image is being used by others.. imitation is the greatest form of flattery.

It is not that he is just dressing like them, claiming to be one of them etc but that he is harming fans under their name. He is dangerous to women and possibly children.

[wshngtn1]

Originally Posted by Huly

He is dangerous to women and possibly children.

What exactly has this guy done? This makes it sound like the police should be looking for him.